Minisode: 06 - Educator Spotlight
With special guest, Mac
Welcome to Leading Inspired Learning: A Strive Podcast! In this minisode, Ally is joined by Mac, a child care assistant who works in London, to hear their story. Mac discusses the impact being transgender, non-binary has had on their life and career in the early years and shares some important advice to those seeking to be in allyship with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Listen, learn, reflect, enjoy!
Guest Bio
Mac, or Mackenzie, (he/they) is a child care assistant who works at a child care centre in London.
He is a transgender, non-binary person who has a passion for caring for children and families. Mac hopes to pursue their ECE diploma through Fanshawe’s apprenticeship program soon.
Mac is an avid video gamer with a special love for the Legend of Zelda franchise. You will find them after work with Nintendo Switch in hand! Mac is the fiancé of Bre, Strive’s Data Specialist.
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Our ECE Professional Resource Centre team has thoughtfully curated resources that celebrate, uplift, and centre 2SLGBTQQIA+ experiences and encourage children, families, and educators to learn about different identities.
@eceresourcecentre (Instagram) Resources overview reel
@eceresourcecentre (Instagram) History of Pride and related resources post
Rainbow Families: Visibility in the Early Years - Session Slides on Strive Online
Supporting Gender Creative Kids - Session Recording on Strive Online
Supporting Gender Creative Kids - Session Slides on Strive Online
Reading the Rainbow with Mela Swayze - Session Slide Deck on Strive Online